[2025 Beijing Attraction] Travel Guide for Miyun Reservoir (Updated Feb)

Twin Secret Realms in the Suburbs of Beijing | Baihe River Bend × Lupiguan Great Wall|||There are such amazing places hidden around Beijing! You don't have to go to Tibet to see the same kind of great bend as the Yarlung Zangbo River. The "Twin Secret Realms" formed by the Baihe River Bend and the Lupiguan Great Wall are like scenes from National Geographic magazine, and the original photos are stunning. 📸 🌟Three must-see highlights: 1. [Baihe River Jade Necklace] 🌊 The Baihe River draws a perfect arc here, like a jade necklace carefully carved by nature! 2. [Walking on the Clouds of the Great Wall] ⛩️ Climb the ruins of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall, with the broken walls under your feet and the magnificent mountains and rivers in front of you! (📌Tips: Some steps are steep and require both hands and feet) 3. [God's View of the Reservoir] 🎨 Stand on the top of the mountain and enjoy a 360° panoramic view of the Miyun Reservoir, with the vast blue waves like an overturned palette! On sunny days, you can see different shades of blue reflected on the water, while on cloudy days, the misty clouds make it look like a fairyland. ☁️ The loop is 10 km long, with a climb of 500 m, and takes five to six hours. Who hasn't been to this amazing spot? Save it now!

|Cold jade hidden in the mountains. There is a super beautiful bubble ice lake at the door. There are many ice waterfalls along the way, all of which are relatively large. After climbing to the top, the scenery is extremely open, and you can overlook the Miyun Reservoir. The first half is a scenic road, suitable for novices. Old donkeys may find it boring. The second half is a dirt road, so you can walk while overlooking the reservoir. 🎫Tickets: 45 on site, 36 online, free for people under 1.2m, 22 for seniors 📍Navigation location: Taoyuan Fairy Valley, Shicheng Town, Miyun District 🚗Self-driving: Navigate to "East Gate of Taoyuan Fairy Valley Scenic Area", parking fee is 10💰 🚌Bus transportation: Take the train from Qinghe Station to Huairou North Station, train number S512 09:20-10:27, take a taxi to Dongmen

🌳Escape the City | Miyun Homestay for Team Building|||✨Hey guys, I recently discovered an amazing homestay in Miyun that I just have to share with you. It's the perfect place for family gatherings and parties with friends! 📍Location: Located in Miyun, just a 10-minute drive from the Beijing Expressway exit. There are plenty of fun attractions nearby, such as Sun Valley, Miyun Reservoir, and Gubei Water Town. It's super convenient to get to any of them! 🏠Room Types: A large villa with 7 bedrooms, 3 living rooms, 5 bathrooms, and 1 kitchen, perfect for 16–20 people. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The bedrooms are diverse, with king rooms, family rooms, and tatami rooms. 🛏 My kids loved the family room, with its huge 2 x 2.2 m + 1.8 x 2 m bed. They had a blast jumping on it! The bedding is all high-quality cotton, super soft, and we all slept like babies every night. 🛀Facilities: The private indoor hot spring is amazing! After a long day of fun, the whole family can soak in the warm pool and gaze at the stars outside the window. ✨ All your fatigue will melt away. The courtyard is spotless, with professional cleaning and disinfection, so you can rest assured. There's also a terrace for barbecues, where the adults can grill and chat while the kids play nearby. The atmosphere is fantastic! The entertainment facilities are also complete. Everyone's a karaoke star in the KTV room, 🎤 and the sound of mahjong tiles clacking fills the air in the mahjong room. With arcade games, trampolines, and a children's play area, everyone from kids to adults can find their happy place. 🍽Dining: The homestay has a kitchen with all the pots, pans, and seasonings you need. If you're a good cook, you can whip up a delicious home-cooked meal for everyone to enjoy. If you don't feel like cooking, there are plenty of local restaurants nearby to try. 💁‍♀️Service: The butler service is super attentive! From directions before check-in to any needs during your stay, the butler is always quick to respond and ready to help. 👏 🎈Nearby Attractions: After a good night's sleep, you can choose from the nearby attractions. Visit Miyun Reservoir to enjoy the beautiful scenery, or head to Gubei Water Town to experience the charm of a water town. Both are just a short drive away, and you'll have a blast all day long! Choosing this place for our family gathering was a great decision! The kids had a blast, and the adults could relax and enjoy the time together. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 If you're looking for a place for team building or a family trip, don't hesitate. This is the place for you! I'm already planning my second visit!

📍Overview Name: Miyun Reservoir Address: Henghe Xishan, Miyun District, Beijing Tickets: Free (actual charges are subject to on-site announcements) Best time to visit: May–November 🚗Transportation Self-driving: Recommended. You can drive around the reservoir and visit several viewing platforms and free parking spots along the way. Public transportation: You can take public transportation to Miyun District, and then rent a car or take a taxi to the reservoir. 📸Must-see attractions Reservoir Dam🌉 Highlights: A great place to take photos up close. You can drive onto the dam (but it is a two-way single-lane road and you cannot park, so it is recommended to park in advance and walk). Yunlongjian Mountain Top Viewing Platform🏞️ Highlights: Take a cable car for about 30 minutes, then walk for 10 minutes to overlook the beautiful scenery of Miyun Reservoir. North Viewing Platform🌄 Highlights: From here, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the entire Miyun Reservoir. Bulaotun Observatory🌌 Highlights: The National Astronomical Observatory Miyun Radio Astronomy Observation Base, where you can appreciate the brilliant achievements of China's lunar exploration project. Yishi Winery🍷 Highlights: In addition to wine tasting, the viewing platform on top of the winery is also a great place to overlook Miyun Reservoir. 🍴Local food Miyun grilled fish🐟: A local delicacy by the reservoir, fresh and delicious. Farmhouse dishes🥗: Taste authentic local farmhouse flavors and experience the simplicity of the countryside. 🏞️Outdoor activities Hiking and cycling🚴‍♂️: There are many hiking and cycling routes around the reservoir, where you can enjoy the charming natural scenery. Camping and picnicking🏕️: Choose a suitable place for camping and picnicking around the reservoir and spend a wonderful time with family and friends. Fishing🎣: The reservoir is a great place for fishing enthusiasts to enjoy the fun of fishing. 📝Tips Protect the environment: Please protect the environment during your visit and do not litter. Pay attention to safety: Please follow relevant regulations and pay attention to safety when engaging in outdoor activities. Sun protection and warmth: Please take sun protection and warmth measures during outdoor activities to prevent discomfort caused by sun exposure and temperature changes. 🎁Recommended attractions Miyun Ancient City🏰: Feel the weight of history, stroll through the ancient city, and admire the architecture and cultural relics of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Simatai Great Wall🏰: Not far from Miyun Reservoir, the Great Wall blends with the mountains, offering spectacular views. We wish you a pleasant and unforgettable trip to Miyun Reservoir!🌈

👋 Hello! I'm Zhenzuo, a former HR who is not into mundane affairs❤️ and loves outdoor activities & travel. ⛰️ Some friends asked me before if there's an easy and simple route around Beijing, where 🧒 kids and 🐈‍⬛ pets can go, and the scenery must be amazing! 🧗 I found one today! It's a one-way 3km hike, with few people, 🆓 free of charge, and accessible for kids and pets🐰. 👨‍🏫 Take note, you can see the 'sea'🌊 from the top! · ❇️ You can drive directly to the hiking entrance, 🚗 regular cars are fine, and parking is free. · ❇️ The trailhead is halfway up the mountain, and the ascent is via steps. If you look back at the entrance of the pine forest, you can see the 'sea'🌊 of Beijing's suburbs -- the Miyun Reservoir. · ❇️ The first 4/5 of the trail is paved, with guardrails at dangerous sections, so 🧒 kids can climb safely and easily. · ❇️ The deciduous trees along the mountain path may turn green a bit later than those in the city, but the evergreen pines🌲 look full of spring. · ❇️ At the end of the paved path, there's a small platform where you can view the 'sea'🌊. · ❇️ Those with some physical fitness can challenge the remaining 1/5 of the trail, which is a rocky path🪨, leading to the mountain top⛰️. From the large rocks, you can have a wide view of the entire 'sea'. · ❇️ If you want to see the 'sea'🌊 yourself or take your kids to see it, you can ask for the route guide in the comments section & through a small🪟 message📕. · ❤️ Thoughtful Tips‼️ 1️⃣ There are public restrooms only at the trailhead, and the 🅿️ parking lot has an electric car charging port🔋. 2️⃣ You can bring your own food, or dine at the restaurant at the trailhead🍽️, depending on your schedule. 3️⃣ There are no shops along the way, so just bringing a bottle of water🥤 should be enough. 4️⃣ In the latter half, there are large trees blocking the path, you can crawl under them, ⚠️ be careful. 5️⃣ The last 1/5 of the trail is a gravel path with many tree forks on both sides, and it's also slippery, so it's recommended to wear anti-slip hiking shoes🥾 and use trekking poles. · ⛰️ Have you been to Spring Mountain this year❓ 👀 Let everyone see the Spring Mountain you've climbed and the 'sea' photos you've taken in the comments section!

Miyun Reservoir is located 13 kilometers north of Miyun District, Beijing, in the hills of the Yanshan Mountains, and was completed in September 1960. It covers an area of 180 square kilometers, and there are 200 kilometers around Miyun Reservoir. The capacity of Miyun Reservoir is 4 billion cubic meters, with an average water depth of 30 meters. Miyun Reservoir has 2 major rivers flowing into it, namely Baihe and Chaohe. Miyun Reservoir is the largest reservoir in North China and the most important surface drinking water source in the capital Beijing, known as the 'Pearl of the Yanshan'. It is also called 'Beijing Thousand Island Lake' by Beijing hikers.

The Miyun Reservoir, known as the Yanshan Pearl, is located in the Miyun District of Beijing. It takes about an hour and a half to drive from Beijing. It is not only the largest artificial lake in Asia, but also one of the important water sources in Beijing. It is very beautiful. A lake road was built along the lake. The whole scene is more than 100 kilometers. It is small and wide, and has beautiful scenery. It is especially suitable for self-driving. The wind is blowing, but the waves are freezing. It seems that the weather was really cold some time ago!